Head weights, shaft weights and balance points oh my. The longer shaft promises more speed but possibly less control while the shorter shaft promises more consistency, but. With the new trend of shortened driver shafts on tour right now, a question came to my mind. Is there a preferred or standard length for a 3 wood golfwrx. This path and face relationship led to an average shot shape of a. Jun 21, 2018 driver shaft length is longer or shorter better. Driver shaft length is shorter better than standard. What length golf clubs do you need hireko custom golf clubs. Despite my tallerthanaverage height, my arms are also long, so my wrist to floor measurement makes me in the average standard range. Why drivers vary in length and swingweight do you ever wonder why drivers are a particular length or swingweight.
My previous stock g10s were the standard png length and wrong lie. And it is a good idea to not try to tie the 3w length to the driver length in some type of automatic assumption for x shorter on the 3w compared to the driver length. Its neither right nor wrong as there is no industry standard. We can customize any callaway golf club, even if it wasnt purchased at. If your ball flight is too highand if you can handle themheavier, stiffer shafts can help you lower your trajectory and hit more accurate shots. Model head size loft options 1 standard lie 1 mens standard length 2 ladies standard length 2. The standard length of a driver for men used to be 43.
Starting in the 1980s, all the golf equipment companies began to increase the standard length of the driver to the point that today, all mens drivers are made to a length. For example, if you are 6feet tall and your wrist to floor measurement is 35 inches, a standard length driver 44 inches for a steel shaft driver and. Im 62 and i use a standard length shaft in all my clubs. Nov 07, 20 the standard length of a mens driver is roughly 43. The standard length of a mens driver is roughly 43.
For every 12 length reduction from the grip end there will be approximately 3 swing weights lost and the shaft will become marginally stiffer. But a survey of major manufacturers shows that standard golf club lengths are fairly uniform across the board. Dec 01, 2019 what length golf clubs should you use. Driver shaft length are you shorting yourself using a 46. Custom titleist shafts come complete with a titleist shaft sleeve already installed. This raises the immediate question, why is a relatively tall, obviously highly skilled player using a shorter than standard driver.
The only regulation with respect to putter length in the rules of golf is the general. According to usa today, cobra began marketing a pair of 48inch drivers the maximum legal length according to the rules of golf in early 2012. I really trust my fitters, who are titleist certified. If the motivation to cut down the shaft is for better consistency, that makes some sense.
Dec 01, 2019 what is the optimum driver shaft length. A short driver shaft may help you hit a straight shot better and also hit the center of the face more than you usually do. I have found that driver shaft length and finding the sweet spot has to do with player height and arm length. First you fill in your height and the distance from your wrist to the ground i. Despite my tallerthanaverage height, my arms are also long, so my wristtofloor measurement makes me in the average standard range. If you are paying a company or individual to install the new shafts, already having the. Graphite clubs are slightly longer, with a standard driver at 4. To use the chart below it is important to know your height and your wrist to. The standard length for a mens driver is in the 43inch to 45inch range. You are measuring the actual length so why are you marking on the grip at all. The standard length for steel and graphite wedges for men is 35 and 35. Use lead weight on the back of the head or lead shaft plugs in the tip to bring the swing weight back up. Most male golfers are wielding drivers that measure 45 to 48 inches, the maximum allowed under the united states golf associations rules of golf.
Jan 23, 2018 because golfers vary tremendously in height and arm length the two important factors for determining a comfortable length for the golfer there is no way that all golfers can play their best with the typical standard lengths offered in standard made clubs which are simply bought offtherack in pro shops or golf retail stores. Ive read that the current average driver shaft length on the tour is 44. Additional shaft and flex options available through the titleist custom clubs department. I have heard that altering the shaft length of your driver by an inch.
Many golf monthly forum members are increasingly inquisitive over the distance gains we see on readerfitting days, questioning where exactly the distance. According to usa today, cobra began marketing a pair of 48inch drivers the maximum legal length according to. Length help clone golf club custom clubs golf bags by golden. So what is the shortest driver shaft length titleist make as i dont want to go much above a 3 wood length. The standard length for a male driver shaft used to be 43. Fit your titleist 917 d2, 917 d3, ts2, or ts3 driver with the shaft thats just right for you. I play 716ap1s and in talking with my fitterclub repairer, i have decided to change from a vokey 50. Aug 20, 2015 using trackman my idea was to test the same golfer, clubhead and golf ball, but change the shaft length. Sometimes a golfers height and arm length will negate each other and a standard length is the best option. The most common method used to recommend the length of a golf club is a height based chart. All this can only help you in setting up your clubs. He feels i can get better performance under pressure from that club and not loose any distance. You can also search through golf digests whats in the bag online and read about driver lengths. However, in the 21st century a standard driver is considered to be 45 inches.
Whats the average driver shaft length on the pga tour. A 65 gram shaft in a driver which at 45 is freqing at 255 a normal stiff in many designs doesnt mean that the 43 3w should come in at 272, especially with a heavier shaft of similar design. Making your 910 driver longer isnt wrong either, just personal preference. According to, standard length woods and drivers should suit most averagesize golfers.
What length driver should you use with mark crossfield filmed at titleist tpi in the usa with their top fitting team. With the variety of shaft weights, both in woods and irons, variations in these lengths may be necessary to achieve desired swing weight rate readings. Measuring golf club shafts before replacement will save you time and money. Titleist will make your driver minus 4 inches or add 2 inches to stock length of 45. This paper will describe why shaft length is critically important in fitting a driver. Does anyone have any advice on appropriate shaft length for your height.
The suggested club length should be the point where your height and wrist to. Shafts that have a balance point less than 50% are considered tip heavy and rare in driver shafts. Add weight to your driver golf club for more distance pga. Because golfers vary tremendously in height and arm length the two important factors for determining a comfortable length for the golfer there is no way that all golfers can play their best with the typical standard lengths offered in standard made clubs which are simply bought offtherack in pro shops or golf retail stores. If you choked down so it plays like a 44 inch shaft, would it go further, the same, or shorter than if you had a shaft cut down to 44 inches and didnt choke down at all. Powered by breakthrough technology including new max impact they deliver a balance of power and performance, unlike anything weve ever made. When we realized that we had never tested the concept of shorter driver shafts being more accurate. The chart below helps you determine if you should have your. In 2011, the average driver length of the brands that we stock is 45. Usu ually a good option for players longer shots come from on center hits and not so much the length of the shaft years ago we had titleist do some testing for us as we were developing their custom fititng program. If you are not sure which length lie you require, click on the help me choose.
Watson notes that a typical golfer is likely better off using a driver with a shorter shaft rather than a longer one. With respect to offtheshelf clubs, there is no organization authorized to set standard lengths for golf clubs. Evening i am having a fitting for driver this weekend, i know a 3 wood length shaft in my old driver gives me more control and accuracy with only a small loss of distance. I really want to buy a 9, but if i cant get one this short, im afraid to say, it probably wont be making its way into my bag. Many other manufacturers have longer driver lengths as their standard. Find the right driver shaft length for your game golficity. See what results we got when we tried different length shafts. Adjusting the length of a club will entitle you to a new standard grip at no charge. Your clubs should complement your height, wristtofloor length, ability. If you can give us approximately 30 minutes and 30 swings, we know youll be. Should i increase the length and maybe inconsistent as your article indicates or should i stretch more. The average height guy is roughly 58, and more often than not fits into average standard length clubs. You can do just about any length, ensuring the proper swing weight is the issue. The longer shaft promises more speed but possibly less control while the shorter shaft promises more consistency, but which is best.
Im 58 and when i swing a standard length shaft i feel like i cant widen my base because ill be too far away from the ball and if i try to keep my feet a little closer im too unbalanced and fall forward. In fact there is no standard for golf but keep in mind longer club makes the clubhead heavier and the frequency of the shaft will be less example 46. Golf clubs are usually available in two primary lengths excluding juniors and somewhat based on statistics, like the average height of an average male and female. And why they arent necessarily uniform throughout the industry. Below is a list of standard length s diamond tour golf uses when assembling golf clubs. Measure golf club length in 2 proven methods nifty golf. All you have to do is use your adjustability wrench to secure the shaft to the club head. The 43yearold was aware of the fact that his lowlaunching, highspinning drives were costing him distance, but he wasnt sure how to improve.
For example, a golfer who stands 6 feet tall and whose wrists are 35 inches from the floor should use standard length clubs, while his playing partner of the same height but with arms an inch. Jan 31, 2017 the stock driver length of most manufacturers taylormade, callaway ping, cobra these days is 45. Remove the grip from the driver using a hook blade or a utility knife, as well as the grip tape on the shaft. Many golf monthly forum members are increasingly inquisitive over the distance gains we see on readerfitting days, questioning where exactly the. Brian ussery arrived at the kingdom with a titleist 915d2 9. Dec 18, 2019 the average driver shaft length on tour is roughly 44. Sure did seem easier to hit square than my 45 r5 xl. The 9d2 driver is available in 5 standard lofts, one standard lie and one standard length. Driver shaft length is shorter better than standard length. Shaft balance points in driver shafts range from 48% from the tip to 56% of the length of the shaft. Many golfers believe they can add yards to their drive by making their driver golf club longer and lighter. Measuring your golf driver is an easy task once you have done it before. Before you attempt to install new golf shafts on your clubs, you will need to know how long the shafts are on each club.
One of them was how is ball flight affected by shorter length driver shafts. That is why the cluboratory, our fitting center, has drivers of varying length. Titleist 910 driver in the head d2 or d3 with the loft, face setting, and shaft of. One question that is quite often asked is what length golf club a person should. The length of a golf club is measured from the tip of the grip to where the clubhead meets the ground. Choose this option if you require other length than the standard length. Nowadays, with seemingly never ending race to claim longer drives, driver manufacturers have even been selling standard shafts as long as 45 inches. Contrary to what some might think, there isnt a run on. My shaft is 46 long and i hit it a lot more accurately and find the sweet spot more often than a 4344 driver.
These players have aboveaverage swing speeds and therefore do not need the distance an extra inch in their shaft would provide. Titleist offers an extensive selection of shafts, grips, specifications and other customization options to help you perform to your potential. We immediately set out to fix that and discover whether golfers are helped or harmed by longer driver shafts. Center balanced is where the shafts balance point is exactly in the middle. However, in recent times, the standard driver length has been accepted as 45 inches. We look at the factors you must consider when selecting the correct shaft length for your driver, irons and putter. Using trackman my idea was to test the same golfer, clubhead and golf ball, but change the shaft length.
The shaft length is based on the golfers height, arm length and posture, as well. From the beginning of the 20th century all the way through to the middle 1980s, the standard mens driver length stood at 43. With this measurement and your height, we will be able to determine the correct club length for you. I wanted 45 inches could somebody from titleist confirm what weight i should have fitted for standard swing weight. Anyone know how short titleist will make a driver shaft. A club length that suits one player wont necessarily suit another, which is why there are professional club fitters. If you are 5 feet 4 inches tall with a 35inch wristtofloor measurement, the club should be onequarter inch longer.
For womens length please subtract 1 from all numbers. Im 63, and i have been fit many times by many sources, to standard length clubs. Im 63 should i have a standard length shaft in my irons. Driver and wood length are fit to the golfers ability, never with anything to do with golfer height or arm length or wrist to floor measurement. Keep in mind the official mens modern standard is for steel and these standards were established when steel shafts, persimmon woods, and forged irons dominated the golf equipment market. Measure the length of the shaft of the 5iron, from the heel of the club head to the butt end of the grip. New ts drivers swing weight golf clubs team titleist. Check out breeds tip on how to determine whether your driver shaft length is too long or too short. See this chart shaft length chart by the chart, a standard length shaft for the driver you choose should be right. Standard length of golf clubs for women and men sportsrec. Standard golf club length specifications clubmaker. Typically, the length of a female golfers club is an inch lesser than that of a male golfers. Standard lengths standard lengths are based on lengths required for swingweights to be in normal acceptable ranges at standard head weights.
In general shorter shafts improve center face contact which improves consistent distance. There is no legal limit to the length of a putter or its shaft. Dec 11, 2018 a standard golf industry chart, such as the one found at the club shack, applies your wrist to floor measurement to your height to generally determine the length of the clubs that fit you best. How to find what length golf clubs to buy sportsrec. Average driver shaft length on the pga tour golfwrx. Our tseries and 620 irons represent an entirely unique approach to iron engineering built from the ground up. Titleist custom driver shafts 917, ts2, ts3 custom shafts. Length of shafts according to height in golf sportsrec. Question for the titleist reps i have a 917 d2 driver with the standard 45 length diamana blue board stiff, with a 12g neutral weight if i buy the aldila rogue max 65 stiff and have it cut 12 down to 44. The stock driver length of most manufacturers taylormade, callaway ping, cobra these days is 45. Starting in the 1980s, all the golf equipment companies began to increase the standard length of the driver to the point that today, all mens drivers are made to a length between 45. Moreover, a short shaft helps you gain better control.
Hybrids iron sets single irons wedges wrenches titleist taylormade ping. I also read that some players including philly mick were playing shorter length drivers at the us open hoping to improve accuracy. Maximize the performance of your new titleist 917 driver with the help of a titleist certified club fitting. Both the g20 and ap1 were both great improvements over the g10s. I took my current driver, which is the titleist d3 8. For example, if you are 6feet tall and your wristtofloor measurement is 35 inches, a standard length driver 44 inches for a steel shaft driver and 45 inches for a graphite shaft driver would be appropriate. For every 1 added, the shaft becomes one flex softer. Its the combination of your height and the measurement from the floor to your wrist that determines proper club length. Length of shafts according to height in golf last updated. Michael breed, host of the golf fix, answers a viewers email question on driver shaft length. The answers to these questions might be more complicated than what they appear.
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